Christmas at Tiang and Chun Hoe's Place

Gift-exchange from Guilan.
Gerrard likes to spin the top part a lot...

Looks like a dustbin at first glance.
Now being used by the children to keep their toys.

Yes, Adrea, the price tag is still there.
I will use the gift to tag my students' work.
(See the whole row of page tags on the right?)

Scented candles.
The apples look so real.

Baby Gerry's gift from the 3 aunties.
Auntie Tiang gave an ang bao.

Baby Gerry wide awake and curious.
Source: Ms Joyce Wee

Gerlyn busy munching away.
Source: Ms Joyce Wee

Gerlyn in front of the X'mas tree.
Source: Ms Joyce Wee

This was the debut of Do-Re-Mi (as my old-time friends call them) in a social function.

Food was nice and the big spread of food was sufficient to feed an army! Especially the sausages!! Chun Hoe, now Liat and I know that you are indeed a sausage-lover!

X'mas exchange was fun. We agreed upon that everyone was to attend with a gift worth $10. I must admit here that some of my gifts belonged to the 'to-top-up' category. Which are the ones? I shouldn't say here. But there are some which are 'above-budget' category, e.g. the T-shirt from Hong Kong that Joyce gotten. Personally I liked it. But cannot keep as there are simply too many T-shirts in my wardrobe. Dun worrie, Joyce. I have not worn it yet! ;)

Unexpectedly, we had a 2nd round on Boxing Day. Food with wide spread (again!) and sausages were the main dish (again!). 2nd round was better than the 1st as Tiang made dessert this time. I am pretty sure that we cleared part of their fridge!

Thank you, Tiang and Chun Hoe, for hosting the occasion. Next time, listen to my advice - go potluck. We really wished you both had more time for us than preparing the food. Make full use of our X'mas gift for the two of you, ok? ;p

And to my 3 dear friends, yes, I will make sure the vouchers will be used on buying things for Gerry, rather than for the two other babies.

I hope Lynn can join us the next time... :[

New Beginning

Collectible moments in Kinderland (Bangkit)

Gerlyn's 1st X'mas Celebration in Childcare Centre
Source of photo:http://picasaweb.google.com/janicechoo2009/Christmas2009WCC#5417966980199055314

Gerrard and Gerlyn in Kinderland (Woodlands Civic Centre)
Source of photo:http://picasaweb.google.com/janicechoo2009/Christmas2009WCC#5418301785780463826

Both Gerrard and Gerlyn went through a new phase last week.

Gerrard's childcare centre at Bangkit closed down and he was being transferred to Woodlands Civic Centre. It is a challenging phase for him as the systems in place are totally different from Bangkit's centre. From dining routines, to timetable, to bathing procedures, he needs to unlearn what he had learnt at Bangkit and relearn these in Woodlands Civic Centre. "I want Daddy" is his favourite chant for these 2 weeks.

As for Gerlyn, she is being placed in a childcare centre for the first time and hence, adapting faster than Gerrard. In addition, she has a more out-going personality as compared to Gerrard. She had seen Gerrard going to Bangkit's centre and was in full anticipation of joining the 'school'. The only worry is that she cannot sit still as long a duration as Gerrard. That will take some time to train.

As what we wished in their names (spear-brave), we hope they will brave through this phase fast and easily.

Both Liat and I non-followers of Christ. But we will like to dedicate this blog entry to those who participated in the growth of our children's education.

We will like to thank:

• Liat's mum in taking care of Gerrard since infant and in shaping his value systems;
• My 2nd aunt in taking care of Gerlyn since infant and in shaping her value systems;
  
• Staff in Bangkit's centre, especially the cleaning auntie who guided Gerrard a lot (5 thumbs up!);
• Staff in Woodlands Civic Centre for their patience; and
  
• My cousin Elsie, who provided invaluable advice.

Merry Christmas!

Baby Gerry's recent phots

Sweet dreams Gerry.

Gerlyn: You sleep better with a pacifier Gerry.

Zzz... Good night. See you later.

Now i'm tired.

Wah water ! Bathing is not that fun.

New boy Gerry (19092009, 1341)

3rd uncle also had a boy recently.

Grandma is delighted.

Gerry with 2nd uncle.

Quite a few observe that Gerry's feature resembles 2nd uncle.

Ng family with maternal grand-parents.

Gerrard and Gerlyn had no idea what is happening.

But they enjoyed themselves anyway.

Gerry looks quite like Gerrard.

Compare the old photos to confirm.

Mummy and Gerry.

I weigh 3.140kg.

Born at 1341, stayed in room 8123.

Also, I'm 50 cm long.

Don't forget to give me a treat when you struck 4D.

I want daddy, I want mummy...

Hi everyone. I'm Gerrard & Gerlyn's brother Gerry !

Brother and sister

Gerlyn : Where are my guards? They are suppose to protrect Queen Gerlyn.

Gerlyn : Yummy Vitagen.

Gerrard : I'll win the next F1 race in Singapore.

Gerrard: Maths is easy and it's fun.

Gerrard: No Gerlyn, the correct amount is twenty six billion and thrity seven dollars.

We're rich.

Gerrard: You take the calls while i count the money.

Gerlyn : Boss, you call...

More video updates galore...

Gerrard exercise

"Liang Zhi Lao Hu" with actions

This is his bed-time favourites

Gerrard pushing a push cart outside NTUC.

3 year old cart pusher coming...

Gerrard was quite sick during the Chinese New Year period.

He is still in good spirits after the check-up.

Gerrard at his favourite playground.

He's enjoying the slide.

Gerrard climbing up the slide.

He had so many ways to go up & down the slide.

Gerrard is more sociable when he is in a playing mood.

He is friendly to strangers such as this grandma whom he met for the first time.

This is his all time favourite bed-time video.

"Oh Tu Dou ..."

We had many moments going ha ha ha to bed...

Gerrard enjoys the window seat at this restaurant.

He is able to sit and eat while admiring the scenary outside.

Especially when the LRT goes past..

A video of Gerrard trying to comfort a crying Gerlyn.

Gerrard always request to watch this video when he sees it.

Gerrard wears daddy's hat and gives a CHEESE again.

He thought that daddy is taking a photo of him in the car.

Updates galore

Gerlyn :" Now look at me from another angle..."
Gerlyn: " Do I look good in my new hair clip ?"
Gerrard : "Let me adjust my hat..."
Gerlyn : "Hurry up..."

Gerrard shows off his ballon hat

Breakfast time

2 hungry babies

Gerlyn : "OK Captain CHEESE, your wish is my command"

Gerrard playing in the hotel room.

Gerlyn following closely behind.

Brother & sister

Gerlyn having a good time with mummy at Rasa Sentosa

Gerrard in Police car at Rasa Sentosa

Gerrard says "CHEESE" with a new pair of shades

Gerlyn enjoying her wheel biscuit

Gerlyn with a face mask at CCK poly clinic

Daddy mummy where are you ??

Gerrard at the playground

Gerrard & Gerlyn with cousins.

Daddy, mummy and Gerrard at Kinderland.

Gerrard celebrated his 3 year old with his friends at the centre.

Gerrard with his happy birthday cake

2 sexy babes

Gerrard exercise

Gerrard with his trademark "CHEESE"

Gerlyn with mummy

Smiley Gerlyn almost 1 years old.

Gerrard's favourite home-made-video

"Liang Zhi Lao Hu"